Michael Franzell
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Michael is survived by his son, Damian Wolfford; mother, Deborah Franzell; Siblings, Latisha, Tiffany, Jonathan, Vanessa, and David Franzell; his grandparents, Elbert Franzell & Marian Jenkins; Aunts, Beverly Arnold (Kevin), Theresa Dovell, Laraine Frazier, Edwina Fincham (Derek), Melissa Haines; nephews, Isaiah & Elijah Johnson; nieces, Isabella Long & Maya Richards; Girlfriend, Melisa Brown; and hosts of cousins & friends.
Michael had a passion for life and was loved by all those who touched his life.
The family will receive guests for a family night at Horizon Funeral Home, in Culpeper, Wednesday, June 8th from 6 to 8 p.m. and Funeral, Thursday June 9th at 12 Noon with Pastor Sydney Williams officiating, followed by interment at New Life Cemetery and repass at Horizon Funeral Home.
Pallbearers include, Uncle Derek Fincham, Clarence Johnson, Walter Long, Mike & Tony Brown & Vincent Carter. Alternative Pallbearers will be Mike & Darryl Scott and Kenny Corbin.
This obituary was originally published in the Culpeper StarExponent.
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Amanda Ros
May 9, 2012
Michael I miss u so much i love you and i cant believe almost a year has passed. You will forever be remembered and thank you for teaching me all you taught me! Love you bro bro!! Keep Mimpin!!
beth
August 7, 2011
I love u Michael. We miss u. Love Beth.Rob.Alex.Jason.Timmy... till we see u again...
Amanda Ros
June 16, 2011
Mike I know in my heart that you are in and i will never forget your smile or your laugh! I love you like a brother you were a best friend and that shall always remain! Im so blessed to have had a friend like you and you always cheered me up! Ur unforgetable and u aint rippin n runnin anymore...God had a plan for u that none of us understand but please know we love you and ur legacy will never fade! i love you my friend! see you in heaven!
stella sudduthfredo
June 9, 2011
mike u were a great guy and will b greatly missed by all r.i.p mike
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Georgia Katrakilis
June 9, 2011
Micheal I will moss you dearly. You were a sweet and funny guy. Your beautiful smile will be missed by many. I'm so glad I got to see you a couple weeks ago.ay you rest in peace. My prayers to your family much love to you. XOXO.
Renee Ramey
June 8, 2011
Michael, Your time on earth was a short visit but know that you left behind a great legacy, your beautiful son. You will always hold a special place in my heart for all the laughs we shared on that bus for so many years. I will see you again in heaven friend, and I know that you will be watching from above.
Ginny & Steve Settle
June 8, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Catherine Settle
June 8, 2011
Mike, i truly wish we would have remained as close as we used to be. Im gonna miss that smile and those "out of the blue" phone calls. Just know you are loved and missed dearly by us all. I love you Cousin!
Catherine Settle
June 8, 2011
Mike, i truly wish we would have remained as close as we used be. Im gonna miss that smile and those "out of the blue" phone calls. Just know you are loved and missed dearly by us all. I love you, Cousin!
Missie Haines
June 8, 2011
Michael My sweet dear man. You may be gone from here, but you will always be in my heart. God needed you more. I will always remember your beautiful smile and your hugs. your hugs were mulimillion. No one could hug like you. I will always miss you AND ALWAYS LOVE YOU WITH ALL OF MY HEART AN SOUL. I LOVE YOU MICHAEL!!!! Forever Love your Aunt Missie
Shakenda Lawson
June 7, 2011
hey big bro! just letting you know were a very special friend to me, you were the big brother i never had! i know your looking down on all of us, n hopin your resting well up there with the Angels because your our special Angel now...Save me a seat..May you rest in peace.. and i love you so much..
Shakenda Lawson and Family
Benjamin Brown
June 7, 2011
Man I have to say that you were a cool guy. I am gonna miss you brother. To me you were my brother in law. My kids adored you and miss you terribly as well. I can't wait to see you in Heaven where I know in my heart that you are. I am sorry I cannot be at the funeral, but my spirit is there with your family as well as Melisa. You impacted a lot of lives and will not be forgotten. I love ya brother!!!
Barbara Sweeney
June 7, 2011
you were such a good friend for many years i will miss u very much
Love Barbara and Destiny
Marnita Washington
June 7, 2011
Mike, My sweet friend You are going to be truley missed I am going to miss always seeing you once in a blue moon now i can see you in Heaven Just know that you will never be forgotten by me cause you have changed so much and it was all for the good and when every time i see you u always say its for my son I promise mike to always keep your family lifted and continue to share the memories of you so long my friend until its my time to go threw heaven door To the family my thoughts and prayers are with you and just think of it as this its never goodbye its so long until God wraps us up and take us to our final resting place stay strong I be thinking of you each and every one of you
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